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October 18-19, 2013 | Springfield, IL
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Category Archives: Writing
Sept. 19 meeting: Mary Stier will speak on being a lady leader
Wednesday September 19, 2012 – Wednesday September 19, 2012 855 E. Court Map and Directions | Register Description: Mary Stier, Founder and CEO of The Brilliance Group, LLC, will share highlights from her new book, Lady Leader: 10 Ways to … Continue reading
Posted in Chapter Programs, Des Moines Area Communications, Leadership, Meeting Announcements, Uncategorized, Writing
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Recruiter seeks technical writer
Heather Brittenham of Apex is seeking referrals or applicants for a technical writing position: Tech Writer · Writing Skills · Editing Skills, Publishing · SharePoint · HTML Skills – light exp coding · Read/Improve procedures · 3+ years experience · … Continue reading
AWC January Webinars Feature Fundraising and Politics
AWC Webinar Series presents… Tuesday, January 24 1:00pm ET/ 12:00pm CT/ 11:00am MT/ 10:00am PT Major Gift Fundraising & Grant Writing Tips Patience Long Many organizations depend on financial gifts from generous donors to reach annual budgetary needs. Compelling … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing Communications, New Media, Resources, Upcoming Webinars, Writing
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Feb. 15: Jane Schorer Meisner speaks
Wednesday February 15, 2012 – Wednesday February 15, 2012 137 Fifth St. Map and Directions | Register Description: Jane Schorer Meisner has worked in communications for more than 30 years – at The Des Moines Register on the editorial page … Continue reading
Posted in Chapter Events, Chapter Programs, Meeting Announcements, Writing
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AWC discounts Freelance February webinars
Sign up for all four February webinars and save $30. Cost for the entire package is $90. Feb. 7 Freelance February Session 1: Top 10 Traits of a Successful Freelancer: Have What it Takes? Register Feb. 14 Freelance February Session … Continue reading
Posted in Freelance, General Communications, Marketing Communications, New Media, Resources, Small Business, Upcoming Webinars, Writing
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AWC launches 2012 webinar series with Invest in Yourself
AWC Webinar Series presents… Tuesday, January 24 1:00pm ET/ 12:00pm CT/ 11:00am MT/ 10:00am PT Major Gift Fundraising & Grant Writing Tips Patience Long Many organizations depend on financial gifts from generous donors to reach annual budgetary needs. Compelling donors … Continue reading
Posted in Business Communications, General Communications, New Media, Not-for-Profit, Resources, Upcoming Webinars, Web Communications, Writing
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Webcast: Cookbook Editor Judith Jones
Celebrated food writer and cookbook editor Judith Jones recently spoke at the Library of Congress. In this webcast she discusses America’s love-hat relationship with food, learning at the hands of Julia Childs, and her experiences as a writer and editor. … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Writing
Tagged author, cookbook, cookbook editor, editor, food writer, webcast, writer
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Maintaining focus
It’s a problem almost every communicator struggles with: maintaining concentration, especially while writing. Dustin M. Wax, a contributing editor and project manager at lifehack.org, understands the challenge: "If you do a lot of writing, you already know the benefits of … Continue reading
Posted in Tips, Writing
Tagged communicator, concentration, distraction, editor, focus, writing
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Copyright Basics
“Freelance writers love being freelance writers because they work for themselves and their work isn’t always beholden to a certain magazine or newspaper,” notes Jeremy Schnitker of SoloGigNews. “With this autonomy, however, also comes the responsibility of knowing when and … Continue reading
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